What happened in the beginning of the Korean War?

Answer

South Karea wanted to remain independent, while North Korea, the soviets, and the chinese wanted to spread communism. South korea had no chance in stopping the soviets advancement. the soviets had taken control of the country nad had left onle a small peice of the peninsula, Pusan. South Korea asked the United Nations to get involved, and that's when they get aid to resist communism.

Another Answer

On June 25, 1950 at or about 0400 hours (4:00 am) the Communist North Koreans began and artillery and mortar barrage across the 38th parallel. This barrage was used to reduce resistance toan armor supported infantry attack across into South Korea. This aggression caused the United Nations Security Council to pass a resolution calling for a cessation of hostilities and a return to status quo ante (the withdrawal of invading forces).

On June 26th Uijongbu fell to the communists.

On June 27, 1950 US forces have their first victory in the war when a USAF F-82 shot down a Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korean) Yak fighter.

On June 28th, South Korean forces destroy the Han River bridge, trapping 3 ROK (Republic of Korea) divisions north of the river but cutting off the main crossing of the river. North Korean Army units enter Seoul and take it by the end of the day.

On June 29th the first US ground troops (507th AA Bn) arrive at Suwon and engage 4 North Korean aircraft.

That is a brief rundown of the first 5 days of the war. I hope you take the time to research the remainder of the war. A very good site to get more information is http://www.korean-war.com/

First answer by Slimflyz. Last edit by Lparadis. Contributor trust: 168 [recommend contributor]. Question popularity: 81 [recommend question]